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From the summit of Iliniza North, you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the \"Avenue of the Volcanoes\", including Cotopaxi Volcano.

From the summit of Iliniza North, you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the \"Avenue of the Volcanoes\", including Cotopaxi Volcano.
Photo © Marco Fernando González Mariscal

Contact Information

Gulliver

Address: Juan Leon Mera N24-156 y Jose Calama

(00593) 22529297/ (00593) 99462265

www.gulliver.com.ec
info@gulliver.com.ec
PapaGayo

Hacienda Bolivia, 1.5km South of Machachi toll booth
Panamericana Sur km 26

(00593) 2 2310002 / (00593) 99462269

www.hosteria-papagayo.com
info@hosteria-papagayo.com
hosteriapapagayo@yahoo.com

Climbing Iliniza North

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The Iliniza is an ancient volcano to the south of Quito which split into 2 separate peaks over 5000 years ago. This tour climbs the northern peak which reaches an altitude of 5,126m. Illiniza Norte is a moderate trek with an exhilarating but easy scramble to reach the top. It offers superb views of the mighty Cotopaxi and surrounding volcanoes. This climb is perfect for acclimatization and for those aspiring to climb Cotopaxi.

The climb takes approx. 6 hours going up to a height of 5126m. It is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude, we recommend acclimatizing at least two days around 3000m.
The weather in the area is very unpredictable and you must be prepared with warm clothing.

Set Start time and Meeting Place for Activity (if any) - Hora de inicio establecido y lugar de encuentro para la actividad (si los hubiera)

Hostería PapaGayo 7am

What to bring

Warm clothing
Extra water
Sunglasses
Scarf
Camera
Sun cream
Hiking boots
Energy drinks and snacks
Gloves
Cotton pants
Waterproof jacket
Towel
Small backpack
Wool hat
$5 National Park entrance fee

Accommodation for Activity (if any) - Alojamiento para la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Hostería PapaGayo

Tour Operator or Provider of Activity (if any) - Operador Turístico o Proveedor de la Actividad (si lo hubiese)

Gulliver, PapaGayo

Duration of Activity - Duración de la Actividad

1 day

Type of Activity - Tipo de Actividad

Climbing

Level of Difficulty for Activity - Nivel de Dificultad de la Actividad

Moderate - Requires basic level of fitness and some skill

Longitude: -78.7198

Latitude: -0.6509

Elevation: 4953 M (16250 FT)

In Or Near: Cotopaxi National Park

Region: Andes

From the summit of Iliniza North, you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the "Avenue of the Volcanoes", including Cotopaxi Volcano.